Utility rates & providers in Orange County, FL

Illustrative monthly bill: Orlando (OUC electric, water & wastewater + city solid waste on OUC bill), 1,000 kWh & 5,000 gal — Winter Park, Apopka & unincorporated FPL differ

Orange County sits at the heart of the I-4 corridor: heavy cooling load, tourism-adjacent growth, and a utility map that is more fragmented than newcomers expect. The City of Orlando’s municipal model centers on Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC), which publishes residential electric, water, and wastewater schedules under Florida regulatory oversight for its electric operations and adopted city agreements for water reclamation billing.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$228.18

Estimated illustrative monthly utilities for Orange County are ~$228.18 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate in this pattern: ~$16.00/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Inside Orlando city limits, Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) typically bills electric, water, and wastewater together, with City of Orlando solid waste passed through on the same utility statement for many single-family accounts. Neighboring cities and unincorporated Orange County often use Florida Power & Light (FPL) for electric and different water authorities—read the legal provider on your bill.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-04-13. County overview narrative last verified 2026-04-13.

Illustrative bill — see cards for jurisdiction notes
  • Electric $134.00 (59%)
  • Water $16.00 (7%)
  • Sewer $56.50 (25%)
  • Trash $21.68 (10%)

Utilities here are about 10% lower than the Florida city average, driven mainly by water.

  • In Florida, cooling demand often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • City-provided trash is billed at a monthly fee ($21.68 in our estimate).

Outside OUC’s retail footprint, many addresses rely on Florida Power & Light for electric service and on other municipal or regional water providers (for example Winter Park, Apopka, or Orange County Utilities depending on jurisdiction). Trash may be city-contracted, county-coordinated, or private subscription even when the electric logo looks familiar.

This page’s illustrative line items mirror Orlando’s modeled dataset at 1,000 kWh and 5,000 gallons—open the Orlando city page for the same formulas, then pivot to your municipality if your mailing city is not Orlando.

Utility breakdown by service

Line-item style summary for Orange County—figures are from the county overview below, not copied from a single city page. Jurisdiction notes, narrative, and official sources follow in each card.

Electricity

Confirmed

Confirmed — OUC residential GSND-style components for in-city Orlando illustration (tiered energy; first-tier rate used at 1,000 kWh in dataset)

Provider (illustrative)
Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)
Customer charge
$18.50/mo
Energy (modeled)
$0.1155/kWh
Assumed usage
1,000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$134.00

OUC’s published residential schedule is tiered above 1,000 kWh; $134.00 uses the first-tier energy rate stored for Orlando plus the monthly customer charge—open OUC’s tariff for higher-block summer bills.

OUC combines energy, fuel, and public-purpose charges that change on approved effective dates—use OUC’s electric rate PDFs rather than third-party averages when reconciling a July bill.

Neighboring Orange County addresses on Florida Power & Light should use FPL tariff or Florida PSC comparative references instead of this OUC illustration.

Florida does not offer retail electric choice for standard OUC residential delivery; compare efficiency rebates and optional rate riders OUC lists for qualifying equipment.

Official sources

Water

Confirmed

Confirmed — OUC potable water for illustrative Orlando address; other municipalities use separate schedules

Provider (illustrative)
Orlando Utilities Commission
Base charge
$10.50/mo
Volumetric rate (effective)
$1.10/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$16.00

OUC’s potable schedule is tiered; $1.10/1,000 gal is the effective volumetric rate stored for 5,000 gallons—download OUC’s water rate insert for exact block math.

Reclaimed-water and irrigation-only meters are billed separately when present; stormwater or lift-station surcharges may also appear for certain benefit units.

Winter Park, Maitland, and other cities operate or wholesale water differently than OUC—match the legal provider name on your statement.

Conservation pricing and drought stages can change volumetric blocks even when base charges look stable.

Official sources

Sewer / wastewater

Confirmed

Confirmed — City of Orlando wastewater via OUC capacity + commodity method at modeled usage (ERU-based)

Method
capacity + commodity (ERU)
Capacity
$25.60/ERU (min 1 ERU)
Commodity
$6.18/1,000 gal
Assumed water
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$56.50

ERU equals water gallons divided by 7,000 gal (rounded to 0.1); at 5,000 gal the modeled total matches the capacity + commodity calculation in cities.json.

Orlando’s reclaimed-water program and industrial pretreatment rules can add classes of customers not captured in a single-family illustration.

Septic systems still serve some county lots—those properties should not assume gravity sewer charges without a connection certificate.

Capacity or availability fees for new connections are typically one-time and excluded here.

Official sources

Trash & recycling

Confirmed

Confirmed — City of Orlando residential solid waste fee billed via OUC for qualifying accounts

Monthly fee (illustrative)
$21.68

Orlando publishes solid waste rate adjustments alongside cart sizes and collection frequency; verify senior or hardship programs if applicable.

Unincorporated Orange County and other municipalities franchise different haulers—fees are not interchangeable with Orlando’s table.

Bulk, yard waste, and storm debris programs can create seasonal charges beyond the recurring cart line item.

Official sources

Summaries rely on OUC electric and water materials, City of Orlando wastewater and solid waste references, Orange County utility hub pages, and Florida PSC consumer electricity information as of the last verified date. FPL-served addresses, septic parcels, and non-OUC municipal water systems require separate schedules.

Check Internet pricing & availability in Orange County

Internet service varies widely—many providers, different plans, introductory offers, and bundles make it hard to compare apples to apples. That's why we don't estimate internet on this page like we do for electric, water, sewer, and trash. Use our tool to compare providers for your address or ZIP code.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$228.18

County illustrative scenario

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 59% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $11.55.
  • Each additional 1,000 gallons of water adds about $7.28 to your water and sewer bills combined (water ~$1.10 + wastewater ~$6.18).
  • How to save on utility bills in Orlando

Assumptions

  • Electric: 1,000 kWh/month
  • Water: 5,000 gallons/month

What these labels mean

  • Confirmed — From this area's rate schedule.
  • Benchmark — From an official typical bill or PSC comparative statistic; not every meter will match.
  • Delivery only — Regulated delivery charges only (e.g. Texas); supply varies by plan.
  • Estimated — From other or incomplete sources; use as a rough guide.
Sources

Full line-item breakdown: Orlando utility page. County overview cards above cite additional regional sources.

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Cities in Orange County

Estimated monthly utility totals

Totals use each city's modeled usage and tariffs on file—see the city page for electric, water, sewer, and trash breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
Orlando (illustrative pattern)$228.18

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FAQ

We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider and municipal sources for each city in Orange County. Electric often references Florida Power & Light (FPL) tariff or Florida PSC comparative statistics where applicable; water, sewer, and trash use city, county, or authority rate schedules. Each city page shows assumed usage (kWh, gallons) and source links.
In Florida, unincorporated county utility systems, special districts, and municipal utilities can bill very differently—even inside the same county. Trash may be city-contracted, county solid waste, or private subscription. Always match your bill to the provider named on the statement.
Each city page shows a 'last verified' date and links to official sources. County overview pages include additional sources for unincorporated service areas. Confirm current rates on the provider's or government's website before making decisions.
Generally no for a full bill match. Winter Park operates its own electric and water utilities for qualifying addresses. Use the provider named on your bill and that city’s adopted schedule rather than Orlando’s OUC illustration.
Service territory follows franchise assignments and municipal boundaries, not mailing ZIP codes alone. OUC serves much of Orlando proper while FPL is common in unincorporated Orange County and other cities—confirm on the bill header or utility locator maps.

Learn more

For tips on understanding your bill, comparing cities, and how electric and utility rates work by state, see our blog. Compare Orlando with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.